Wrap Care Assistant

Wrap Around Care Assistant 9 hours a week

Blakedown CE Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and organised candidate to support our busy and thriving Wrap Around Care provision. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, demonstrates patience and empathy, remains calm under pressure and ensures children have a range of enjoyable experiences before and after school.

• Prepare food (on occasion) in accordance with menu and hygiene practices
• Lead activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games
• Use initiative and be proactive
• Ensure all children are included, engaged and supported
• Maintain positive working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues
• Possible additional opportunities to be part of holiday clubs in the future

Excellent communication skills, understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management experience; ability to lead all planned activities. Experience working with children in a school setting is desirable.

A warm, welcoming environment focused on enjoyment, development of the individual and a lifelong love of learning. Opportunities to work as part of a highly motivated team, CPD in paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene, and support from experienced staff.

Part‑time, 9 hours a week (Tuesday‑Thursday 2.30‑5.30 p.m.), Scale 1 point 2, £5,102.19 per annum.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff will undertake a DBS check and other relevant employment checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Applications will be accepted only via an application form (not CV format). For further enquiries, please contact the school office.